Overview

This double-sided seater and sleeper bench is a robotically fabricated architectural furniture system that merges sculptural quality with functional adaptability.
Designed through computational workflows and produced using large-scale robotic 3D printing, the continuous flowing form supports multiple modes of use — seating, reclining, and informal social interaction — within contemporary shared environments.

Design Concept

Defined by a continuous twisting geometry, the bench creates two opposing seating zones connected through a fluid transitional surface.
The sculptural form encourages conversation, interaction, and flexible postures while acting as a spatial element that shapes movement and engagement within a space.

Rather than functioning as a conventional linear bench, it operates as a dynamic spatial object — merging furniture, sculpture, and architecture into a single digitally fabricated system.

Fabrication Technology

• Large-scale robotic FGF 3D printing
• Computational / parametric design workflows
• Additive manufacturing through continuous material deposition
• Digitally controlled fabrication enabling complex sculptural geometries
• Made-to-order robotic production

Materials & Sustainability

• Fabricated using recycled plastic composites
• High percentage of post-consumer recycled material
• Additive manufacturing reduces material waste
• Localized on-demand production
• Supports circular material ecosystems

Functionality

• Double-sided seating configuration
• Sleeper / reclining surface integration
• Informal collaborative seating
• Flexible user interaction from multiple directions
• Designed for high-use public environments

Applications

• Collaborative workspaces
• Universities & innovation hubs
• Corporate breakout zones
• Public lounges & galleries
• Hospitality and resort environments
• Exhibition and cultural spaces

Customization

Each bench can be adapted based on:

• scale and spatial layout
• surface geometry and algorithmic pattern
• color transitions and material blends
• functional seating configuration
• branding integration

Closing Line

At Sri Design Lab, seating systems are conceived as sculptural architectural elements, where computation, robotics, and sustainable materials converge to create interactive spatial experiences.